there are tides and flows in this body is a multi-channel installation at the intersection of sound art and sculptural practice that invites the listener into the unique soundscape of subterranean Brussels. By using concrete water basins and speakers, Lotte Nijsten and Gillis Van der Wee create a watery soundscape that explores the physical relationship between sound and space.
For this work, the artist duo drew inspiration from Meso-American creation myths, which depict the underground as a fertile womb and a ritual transitional space. In this context, the installation also reflects on our current views on the peripheral areas of our public space.
This installation was produced in collaboration with Werktank, STUK and C-Takt.
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Landforms is the sound collective of Gillis Van der Wee and Lotte Nijsten. Together they create radio documentaries, installations, sound compositions, and transdisciplinary performances that approach the fragile relationship between humans and (micro)landscapes from the perspective of Acoustic Ecology and Sound Studies.
Lotte Nijsten (1994°) is a sound artist, documentarist and field recordist. She earned a master’s degree in Language and Literature from the VUB and then graduated as a radio producer at RITCS. She is a board member of Klankverbond, the Flemish professional association for audio makers.
Gillis Van der Wee (1992°) is a foley artist, sound designer, and sound artist, specialized in field recording. He earned a degree in Sociology at the KULeuven and graduated as a sound designer at RITCS. Apart from his own artistic practice, he also works as a sound designer and foley artist for film, radio and theatre.